Associated Builders and Contractors is a national construction association representing more than 25,000 construction and construction-related firms in more than 77 chapters across the United States.
EQUAL PARTNERS
ABC is one of the few associations within the industry that treats the entire construction team as equal partners. |
ABC was established in 1950 when seven Maryland contractors met together to counter a massive organizing scheme by the local unions. Their courage and dedication to the merit (open) shop industry spread rapidly, and within time, ABC became the fastest growing association in the United States. In 1970, only 30 percent of the nation's construction was performed merit shop and only six of the top 400 construction firms were ABC members, Today, the merit shop accounts for more than 75 percent of all construction across the country, and ABC's membership has grown to include over one-half of the top 400 construction companies in the United States.
The merit shop philosophy maintains that the lowest responsible bidder should be awarded the project, regardless of labor affiliation. |
- ABC is the only construction organization in the country devoted exclusively to merit shop construction.
- ABC represents its members in Congress and in the state legislatures.
- The association provides a complete range of craft training and management education products and services.
- ABC also operates the Contractor Referral Service to assist construction owners in contacting the appropriate contractor for a particular project.
The dominance of merit shop construction would be impossible to chronicle without paralleling the history of ABC. The two are tied irrevocably together.
MORE MEMBERS, MORE CLOUT! ABC Chesapeake Shores is over 320 members strong. We came together to celebrate the merger on December 11, 2009 with a gala at the Chesapeake Bay Beach Club. This merger will provide new opportunities for your business and the association as a whole:
Two staffed offices in Annapolis and Salisbury
A focus on member services, new member recruiting, and member retention
Our combined membership of over 320 companies gives the ABC Chesapeake Shores Chapter more political clout on Annapolis
The Eastern Shore contractors will have access to member services that were currently not available to our members
ABC is a "Green" Company
ABC Chesapeake Shores is now offering many innovative opportunities, resources and programs. Click here to see all the "green" going on!
The ABC Green Contractor Certification program is designed to document the merit shop construction community’s efforts to develop a sustainable workplace environment—both on and off the jobsite—as well as recognize ABC member firms that are green industry leaders. Click here to learn more about, or to become a Certified Green Contractor.
ABC Chesapeake Shores is proudly launching a 'Go Green' initiative, with the goal of making a positive impact on our environment and using the money saved to create more programs and member benefits. By using electronic versions of our promotional materials and notifications, the association will reduce paper, envelopes use, delivery costs, and energy consumption.
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